Hello Storyteller Podcast

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If you're not over on the Facebook Group, why not?  Every Tuesday we take questions from the community and give out real answers from our pros.  Questions from you.  Answers from us!  This time, we thought we would ready a few of those answers for the show.  So buckle in.  We're about to drop the knowledge.

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it's time to talk about getting organized.  REEL organized.  Get it?  Yeah.  We're cool.  We're talking about memory card organization, Reel organization, instagram, and even touch on a little making money.  So check it out.

Plus, we want to plug this handy dandy little device again because it is so great.

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This week it's all about summer.  Summer and then kids.  Summer, and the kids, and capturing those moments.  They're getting older.  Maybe wiser.  Definitely more annoying... kidding.  But you don't want to be stuck wishing you could capture more of those moments.  Get them now.  We reflect on what it's been like with the kids growing into their tween/adolescent years.  And how even we turn to the academy for tips and tricks about capturing summer in these awkward growing years.

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Today we're going to talk more about getting that business going.  Welcome to part 3 of our passion to Profit series.  We want to talk more about the behind the camera stuff like finding the ideal client (and what that means) and customer relationship management (CRM) software.

Then, we got a request to talk a little more about some of the other things you can do to make money like corporate gigs, school sessions, and even photo booths.

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It's that time again.  Rolling in to summer.  On the horizon we see family get togethers, trips, time outside, children.... so many things to bring the camera out for.  So we felt it's time to talk about some of the summer courses we have out AND a whole mess of courses that are coming over at the Hello Storyteller Academy!  Check 'em out!

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Today we really REALLY want to talk to you about the Hello Pro program.  This program really snaps my photos.... closes my aperture... flashes my bulbs? What we're trying to say is it is a great way for all of our listeners who want to take that next step with the Hello Storyteller group.  Becoming a mentor.

Be an Artist. A Creative. A Mentor.  A Teacher.

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Sorry for the delay.  Mel finally got her voice back enough to record an episode.  Yay. 

Today we're continuing the passion to profit series by talking about money math, customer experiences, and capping off with a list of photo things you can do that aren't just taking pictures of people for weddings or children.

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Quick episode this week.  Spring is (almost) here and we're bringing you some tips, tricks, and tools you can use to get the most from your spring photography. We're talking presets.  We're talking lessons.  We're talking umbrellas.  Even a new course coming in on how to get the best video from your DSLR because video is king (coming soon)!

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Listen in as we talk more about the Creative Getaway.  Very VERY important stuff.  Not just for that desire to travel to exotic locations.  But that's fun too.  But also as a way to fuel the creativity inside.  But there are still ways to get the most out of these getaways that don't come from just jumping right in.  So whether it's pulling the right permits, previewing the location, INSANE weather or something else entirely, we're going to touch on some of the important things to think about in your next creative getaway.

Here's that Åirbnb we talked about

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This week we wanted to talk about branding.  What it is.  What it's for.  How to make the most of it.  And why that's important.  Your identity and visibility are very important when it comes to selling your photography or any small business.  It's part of how you can make your self seen and more identifiable.  Also make sure to stop by and check out Launch You Daydream and the courses we offer with them.  They can really help get that web identity JUST right. For an example of branding or if you're interested in the LYD courses, check out the links below..

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Today we want to talk about changing focus within your business.  We've previously done an episode on pivoting during lockdown and this is a bit of a continuation of that.  But it could also be thought of as growing.  or changing focus.  or pivoting.  You know what we mean.

We get to talking about some of the changes that have happened for our individual businesses.  The growth of the Hello Storyteller Academy.  And why it's important if you're kinda having the same thoughts over and over, then maybe you might want to jump in to that pool.  The water might not be as cold as you think.

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We're really excited this week to welcome back Gina Yeo.  She is an amazing landscape photographer living in the Canadian Rockies.  What better backdrop is there? She's going to walk us through some fo her history, her tips for getting those amazing landscape manual shots, and then a bit of how you can follow up and learn from her directly.  SO EXCITING!

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Mel is flying solo today to give you a winter academy update.  We're going to talk about a bunch of courses that can help your photography now, help your business now, and some that are coming down the way.  Thanks for listening!

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This is going to be our final episode for the holiday season.  Quick Break but then RIGHT BACK TO IT! After reflecting on this last year, we really want to thank everyone involved with the Hello Storyteller Podcast and The Academy and all of our followers.  Thank you so much!

In this episode episode, as we approach the new year, we want to talk about setting goals.  We share our own experiences and tips and tricks on what we do, how we do it, and the risks in taking that step.  Knowing you want to take that step is important.  But so is moving your foot.  So we offer suggestions on how to do that. (Spoiler Alert... Hello Storyteller was once a goal... and look where we are now!)

So thank you again.  Please take a moment and like the podcast, rate it, tell a friend, get involved on Instagram.  If you like the words that we're saying, someone else might too!

Thanks to our listeners.

Thanks to our contributors.

Thanks to our producer, Erik.

Thanks to you, our friends.

Good Tidings to All!

No... that doesn't sounds right.

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It's the end of the year.  And though we aren't tax experts by any means, now is the perfect time to take advantage of holiday sales and any tax write-off capabilities they might offer you.  So we're talking about some of must haves and go to equipment for both in and out of the office.

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The holidays are just around the corner.  No really.  Look at the date.  They're about to happen. But that's ok.  Because we've got you covered. In this episode we're going to talk holiday traditions, tips for getting those holiday shots, new equipment, and more! Plus, stay tuned for the whole episode because we're talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials at the end. So check it out!

We also talk about interviewing our moms in previous episodes.  You can check those out here:

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As we roll into Fall and Winter, we want to take a moment and let you know some of the great offerings from the Hello Storyteller Academy that you can get right now to help with all your seasonal needs.  Things like getting that perfect food picture, photo flashes, and manual vs auto and several more.  Here's a list of the courses mention in this episode.

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This week, we want to talk about traveling and photography.  Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, solo or with the family, we have some tips, tricks, and gear that can make or break your photo travel experience.

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This week we're all business. There's a lot packed into this episode so if you're starting to make the move from hobby to pro, you'll want to listen in.

We want to talk about some of the big broad concepts here and no doubt expand on them in future episodes.  Things like:

• finding your clients
• client management software
• marketing
• scheduling
• social media
• and more!

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This week we want to talk about everything fall. The big "F's".  We're talking Family Fun Times.  We're talking Fall Photos Shots.  And we're talking Food.  We're talking a lot of food.  Front to back. Soups and roasts and bread...

Now I'm hungry.

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Jessica Byrum joins us today! We're sooooo excited.  We get to talk about starting photography from literally ground zero and being self taught, what it's like to be bringing up a family and postpartum, and what are some of the great things we can accomplish when we simply have time.

Stop in during Jessica's business hours and listen as she also talks about getting to say no and other people's expectations.

It's a learning, laugh, riot! So what are you waiting for?

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It's time to get an update on our Instagram Reels Challenge.  Haven't started yet? That's ok! You can start at anytime as long as you run for 30 days.  AMAZING! Give our previous episode "Instagram Reels for Reals" a replay to learn more about the challenge.

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This week we're talking about the future!  And by the future we mean the future of video.  And by the... any way.  We're talking about Instagram Reels!  Instagram's answer to TikTok.  So if you're already fully committed to the platform, this is a way o stay WAY ahead and make the platform work for you. 

So listen in for tips and tricks on how to make your reels stand out! Music.  Templates.  And More! And don't forget to swing in and leave us a review wherever you're listening to podcasts.  It helps us is more ways than you can think.

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School's out and you want to get those fun summer vacation photos.  But you're not sure what to do.  So we got a few words for you.  The F word, the B word, and the... O word.  Focus, Balance, and Organize.  In this episode, we talk about how to get the most out of your summer fun pics and the courses that can help.

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Does your website copy seem stale?  Not holding the attention that you want?  Do you want to change it or better yet, have someone else change it? We have the solution for you!

Rachel Greiman from Green Chair Stories sits with us and gives us all the info for freshening up that drab intro or basic bio.  With these tips you'll liven up any wordy part of the website.  Maybe you need just a few pointers for what to show.  We got that too.  And if you don't want to do it yourself, Rachel is giving our listeners a discount with the HELLO15 code.

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We wanted to take this episode and just chat about what's coming and going.

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We're very excited about this week's episode.  But before we get into that, we want to apologize for the odd sounding quality.  Our normal recording service was down but we were so excited about getting this information to you that we had to (JUST HAD TO) fine a way to record.  So here it is.  The moment you've been waiting for.

We are super excited to announce a dedicated Hello Storyteller Series for Kids!

It's a 4 week camp for ages 8 and up and teaches the basics of photography including the foundations of photography, editing, indoor/outdoor, and more! Your instructors will take your little ones through 4 weeks of virtual classrooms, videos, and various exercises to help them learn and grow and become the photographer they want to be.

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This is part 3 of 4 for our 2020 quarantine series.  In this episode from the vaults we interview author and photographer, Eileen Lamb.